Spitzer Departing the Earth Soon After Launch
Sirtf departure

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)

Artwork • August 23rd, 2003 • SIRTF_departure

SIRTF_departure

The Spitzer Space Telescope departing the Earth soon after launch. Africa is prominently visible. The radio dish facilities at Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, played a vital role in early communications after launch.

About the Object

Name
Spitzer Space TelescopeEarth
Type
Technology > Observatory > Telescope
Planet > Type > Terrestrial